Sunday, April 8, 2012

One of my favorite things about of the arrival of spring is watching the earth spring to life again and especially seeing all the vibrant colors of the spring blossoms and garden flowers. Of all the spring flowers, tulips are one of my favorites.

This card was inspired by two Tiddly Inks stamps, the charming "Charles" and the precious little dog "Kiki"﻿.

There are several layers to the card, created by using dimensional foam tape. The grass and tulips in the mini scene in the picture were colored with Stampin' Up waterbase markers applied directly to the the stamp. After stamping, they are colored with Versamarker and and clear heat embossed. Stampin' Up Always Artichoke Ink was sponged at their base. Using a punched scalloped circle as a mask, the clouds were sponged in a variety of blue inks, adding more dimension to the scene.

The tulip frame, Charles, and Kiki are colored with Copic markers.

This is a birthday card for a friend with a spring birthday, who also loves tulips.

About Me

My stamping studio is located at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge, which spans the Straits of Mackinac, joining Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. It is an area rich in scenic vistas where the waters of the Great Lakes Michigan and Huron join together. Behind the Scenes refers to my preference for scenic stamping. I enjoy the challenge of putting stamps together to create a scene or tell a story.